When Time is Money: By Erin Snyder Dixon

November 25th, 2008

Time can be an uncomfortable subject. It can get more uncomfortable when we or our clients are running late. Read the rest of this entry »

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Gear Up for the Holidays: By Erin Snyder-Dixon

November 11th, 2008

As the fall weather moves in, people’s attention turns to gifts, wrap, and holiday parties. Lucky for us, we can help clients meet their needs in all three areas. Read the rest of this entry »

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Flaunt Your Expertise: By Erin Snyder Dixon

October 14th, 2008

Your smile lines rock. Your pedicures leave clients speechless and your nail art is so detailed nobody in the salon can recreate it. So when was the last time you got a little press? Read the rest of this entry »

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Fire, Fire: Part 2 - By Rise’ Carter

September 30th, 2008

In Fire, Fire – Part 1, I discussed my recent disaster in my apartment, which got me thinking about preparedness of salon owners in case of a fire.  What should you do to protect yourself and be informed and aware of exactly what kind of policy you need?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Fire, Fire: Part 1 - By Rise’ Carter

September 16th, 2008

I have spent the last 2 hours researching for a particular subject.  What happens if you have a fire in a nail or beauty salon? 

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Don’t Lose Contact - By Erin Snyder Dixon

August 15th, 2008

Life is getting busier and busier. The salon is humming and it’s all you can do to squeeze in a standing lunch between clients. I can hear you groaning as I mention one more thing we need to be doing. But before you tune out, this one will save you time in the long run and increase the effectiveness of future business decisions.

It’s about those tattered client cards. You know the ones that haven’t been updated in…well, never.

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Trendsetter - By Erin Snyder Dixon

June 30th, 2008

You may or may not have given much thought to your impact on the choices of others. As a salon professional, you are a trendsetter.

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One of Those Days - By Rise’ Carter

June 16th, 2008

Did you ever have one of those days where you just got up on the wrong side of the bed and spent the entire day in a dither playing catch-up?

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Customer Service - By Rise’ Carter

May 30th, 2008

In the competitive worlds of service providers and retail establishments, customer service is an integral way to set you apart from the rest. Read the rest of this entry »

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Motivation - By Rise’ Carter

May 16th, 2008

Exactly what motivates you?  How do you stay motivated and “fed”?  More importantly, how do you motivate the people around you?  Are you a positive influence?

Effective leaders know and understand the mission, vision and values of an organization and how every department and individual plays an integral part in the success of the company.  This is true whether you work in a small nail salon, large destination spa or a fortune 500 company.  Read the rest of this entry »

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